Anniversaries

Published 8:00 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2002

February 6

Keith and Ruth Francis of 3675 N. West River Road, Sanford are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. The former Ruth Stoner married Francis Feb. 6, 1942. They have four children: Gary Francis of Boyne City; Dorothy Francis of Sanford; Norma Gandy of Midland; and Barry Francis of New York. They also have 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Keith Francis retired from Dow Corning Corp. Ruth Francis retired from The Dow Chemical Co. A family dinner is planned in February.

February 3

Don and Phyllis Lee, 898 Badour Road, are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary today. The former Phyllis Hoekwater married Lee on Feb. 3, 1962, in Marion. They have three sons, Todd Lee, Thad Lee and Trent Lee, all of Midland. They have four grandchildren. They are owners of Chippewa Auto, Midland.

February 2

Roy and Georgetta Wismer are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. The former Georgetta Marcy married Wismer Feb. 2, 1952, in Midland. They have four children: Richard Wismer, Norma Goward, Donald Wismer and Donna Hollingshead. They also have 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Roy Wismer retired from Midland Public Schools. Georgetta Wismer retired from the main lab at MidMichigan Medical Center. A family dinner is planned.

January 24

William and Sharon Owen of Midland are celebrating their 49th wedding anniversary. The former Sharon Wagner married Owen on Jan. 24, 1953 in Saginaw. They have three children: Pamela Shauger, Lynne Kaczmarik and Marlene Wainright. They also have three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. William Owen is retired from The Dow Chemical Co. and GE of Florida. Sharon Owen is a homemaker. A quiet dinner at Damons Restaurant is planned.